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NYU Advocacy

NYU’s advocacy has been crucial to advancing higher education initiatives, securing resources to support the University’s research agenda, and expanding access to higher education through financial aid.

Higher Education Policy

NYU advocates and liaisons, including students and alumni, have helped legislators create better opportunities for college hopefuls everywhere to gain access to higher education. Many of these students attend NYU: federal financial aid supports approximately 65% of our student body, while New York State aid programs support NYU students through more than $15 million in direct financial assistance.

Research Initiatives and Policy

As a modern research institution, NYU advocates for continuous government investment for research initiatives that both educate our students and discover new knowledge through scholarship. NYU received approximately $310 million in federal research funding in 2012, as well as State and City grants.

Announcements and Letters of Support for Legislation

Health Policy

As home to Colleges of Dentistry, Nursing and Social Work, NYU advocates for policies such as healthcare workforce issues, professional licensure requirements for these fields, and variety of other topics that impact our health programs.

Testimony to the Government

Often, NYU Administrators, faculty or students will provide testimony in front of a government body such as a Congressional Hearing or a NYC City Council Hearing. Such testimony can be on a variety of topics depending on a particular faculty member's expertise or a current topic that impacts the University as a whole.

The Student Aid Alliance, a coalition of student, college and university organizations that works promote equal access to quality education regardless of family income.

The LEARN Coalition, or Learning and Education Academic Research Network, which advocates for investment in multi-disciplinary research to advance the scientific understanding of learning and development.

If you plan on participating in meetings with government officials in Washington DC, Albany, or New York City, please review the University policies on lobbying and contact OGCA prior to your meetings. OGCA has an office in Washington that can serve as a valuable reference tool for your trip, helping you set up meetings with Members of Congress or other officials, and keeping you up to date on changes in lobbying laws.